I don't know if I can do this one all in haiku. It is too early in the morning for that.

I received this awesome (do I date myself a bit, using that word?) award from Coleen at Manners & Moxie and Sarah at My Life With Boys. I just love both those ladies. Coleen is a great writer and is a must read. She is too funny and I just love reading her posts. Sarah is a mommy of three boys as well. And wow, are they gorgeous! It is so fun reading her posts because I can really relate. So, thank you both!

I am supposed to pass this award on the ten other blogs. No problem! There are so many amazing blogs out there. It never knew how involved I would get in this whole bloggy world that was so foreign to be just a short time ago. I feel so lucky to be able to get a glimpse into the lives of these amazing women and writers. I know a few of the bloggers on my list may have already gotten this award, but here is another one for you.

Thanks for being so honest on the layout and color everyone! I was wondering if it was maybe a little too blue. I'm hoping it looks good with a summer header pic too, otherwise I'll be changing the color again. I get bored easily so I'm sure it will change again eventually.Thanks again!

Congratulations on the Excellent award - you so deserve it as you are an excellent mother, blogger, writer and friend - you are MOST Excellent! And, thanks so much for thinking of me for this award - I truly appreciate it!!

*wow* My FIRST award, Kathryn, and from someone whose blog I enjoy so much! Love the play list and the pictures are really terrific!Thank you and like simplepleasures, I think I am stalking you as well... you do post twice daily, right? :-)

Kathryn - Wonderful ‘Ku … isn’t it fun to mix things up? Congratulations on the new look (that I love) and the awards. Sorry to be so slow in getting around but I’ve been down with a flu bug … and am (gratefully) feeling much better now. Hope you had a great weekend … running should take care of those extra pounds in no time.Hugs and blessings,

Words To Live By

Be grateful for each new day.A new day that you have never lived before.Twenty-four new, fresh, unexplored hours to use usefully and profitably.We can squander, neglect, or use them.Life will be richer or poorer by the way we use today.Finish every day and be done with it.You have done what you could;some blunders and absurdities crept in;forget them as soon as you can.Tomorrow is a new day.You shall begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to beencumbered with your old nonsense.

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

About Me

I am a stay at home mom clinging to what little sanity I have left while raising three very active and lovable boys, a sweet and spunky little girl, and a house full of animals. Joseph is 14, Thomas is 12, Benjamin is 10, and Grace is 7. Married to the ever supportive, always scrumptious, sometimes sassy hubby, Todd, for 15 years. This is my life. The good, the bad, and the crazy.